Augtal vs JobAdder
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 5, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Augtal
Free-forever ATS for independent recruiters
Best for: Solo recruiters who want professional tooling without a software bill
✓Genuinely free tier removes the annual software tax for independents
✓Instant setup with useful AI candidate ranking
✕No mobile app
✕No complex automated sequences
JobAdder
Clean, usable ATS + CRM owned by SEEK
Best for: Agencies and in-house teams wanting a clean, usable ATS with strong job board reach
✓Exceptionally clean, fast interface recruiters like
✓200+ native job board connections, deep SEEK integration
✕Weak native workflow automation; many triggers are manual
✕Basic reporting on lower tiers
Our verdict
Choose Augtal if…
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
- ✓Your team sources through LinkedIn every day
Choose JobAdder if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Augtal doesn't focus on
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Augtal | JobAdder |
|---|---|---|
| ATS + CRM core | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email/inbox sync | ~ | ✓ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ✓ | ~ |
| Multi-job-board posting | ~ | ✓ |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | ~ | ~ |
| Workflow automation | – | ~ |
| AI matching & assistance | ✓ | ~ |
| Reporting & analytics | ~ | ~ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | – | ~ |
| Open API | – | ~ |
| Mobile app | – | ✓ |
IncludedPartial or paid add-onNot available
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augtal (official) | $29/moflat | $29/moflat | $29/moflat |
| JobAdder (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 5, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Augtal and JobAdder pricing compare?
Augtal pricing starts at $29/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). JobAdder uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Augtal cost?
Augtal pricing starts at $29/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Free forever plan (unlimited jobs and candidates), Starter $29/mo, Access $99/mo, Enterprise custom. Whether paid plans are per-seat or per-workspace is not stated (vendor site, Jul 2026).
What does JobAdder cost?
JobAdder uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only: JobAdder publishes Lite/Essential/Pro/Business plan structures and add-ons (dedicated IP, SSO, Broadbean, API/Sandbox) but no seat prices. Third-party figures of $80–160/user/mo circulate but are unverified (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, Augtal or JobAdder?
Augtal is rated higher: 4.5/5 on G2 versus 4.4/5 for JobAdder on G2.
Who is Augtal best for, and who is JobAdder best for?
Augtal: Solo recruiters who want professional tooling without a software bill. JobAdder: Agencies and in-house teams wanting a clean, usable ATS with strong job board reach.